7. PRSR 11-14-2007ver
MEMORANDUM
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation
DATE: November 14, 2007
SUBJECT: Directors Report
• YMCA Construction Update -Footings and concrete site work has been completed.
The parking lot will be paved the week of November 12. The building shell will
completed by the end of December.
• Library Grand Opening - An estimated 1000 people toured the new building on
October 13. Circulation has seen an increase since the new building opened.
• Activity Centex -Work is progressing on the old library buildings conversion to a
senior activity center. The center will have an exercise floor, pool tables, Internet
access, card playing area and coffee lounge. Estimated opening is December 15L. A
grand opening celebration will be held in spring of 2008.
• The purchase of the Malmstrom property was completed on November 1.
• Staff will give an update on the development of a trail maintenance plan.
• Youth Athletic Complex - At the September 10, 2007 City Council meeting staff
presented a phased plan for completing YAC. Council directed staff to move
forward and complete all the work in 2007. The project included irrigation, tree
planting, sod, trails, brick pavers around the concession stand and grading and
drainage improvements. The work is near substantial completion, and staff will
present images at the Commission meeting.